W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

Director of Human Resources

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-time$140k - $200k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience is required.
Demonstrated success leading Human Resources managers and multi-location operations is required.
Experience partnering with executive leadership is required.
Strong capabilities in organizational development, executive coaching, employment law, compensation strategy, workforce analytics, and change leadership are required.
Business capabilities in enterprise strategy, financial acumen, organizational design, business partnership, and operational excellence are required.
Interpersonal capabilities in executive presence, influence, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship building are required.
Leadership capabilities in vision, talent development, succession planning, strategic decision making, and servant leadership are required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
The candidate must align with and promote WEO Corporate Values.
The candidate must administer company policies fairly and consistently.
The candidate must participate in WEO committees and help establish procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to Regional Presidents and senior leadership.
Align people strategy with operational and financial objectives.
Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Identify organizational risks and recommend enterprise solutions.
Develop and coach Human Resources staff and senior leaders.
Strengthen leadership capability throughout assigned regions.
Drive succession planning for key positions.
Promote a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement.
Ensure consistent execution of national Human Resources programs.
Monitor service delivery, quality, and operational metrics.
Oversee complex employee relations, compensation, and compliance matters.
Champion Human Resources technology and process improvement initiatives.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and operations to anticipate workforce needs and implement strategies to attract and retain qualified talent.
Partner with Learning & Development on leadership strategies.
Support executive talent reviews and career development.
Lead employee engagement and organizational development initiatives while promoting the One Team philosophy.
Lead enterprise or multi-region change initiatives.
Standardize best practices across regions.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Represent Human Resources on strategic organizational projects.
Mentor, coach, and train employees as necessary to help them achieve their career objectives.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is preferred.
Experience in construction, ESOP, or professional services is preferred.

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership for multiple regions or major organizational functions. This role translates enterprise people strategy into business results through strong partnerships with executive leadership, development of Human Resources staff, and oversight of organizational development, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and Human Resources operations throughout the region(s). Success is measured by the strength of leadership teams, organizational capability, consistency of Human Resources delivery, and achievement of strategic business objectives, ensuring national consistency while allowing appropriate regional flexibility.

1. Business Strategy & Organizational Leadership

· Serve as a strategic advisor to Regional Presidents and Senior leadership.

· Align people strategy with operational and financial objectives.

· Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.

· Identify organizational risks and recommend enterprise solutions.

2. Leadership Development & Organizational Capability

· Develop and coach Human Resources staff and senior leaders.

· Strengthen leadership capability throughout assigned regions.

· Drive succession planning for key positions.

· Promote a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement.

3. Human Resources Strategy & Operational Excellence

· Ensure consistent execution of national Human Resources programs.

· Monitor service delivery, quality, and operational metrics.

· Oversee complex employee relations, compensation, and compliance matters.

· Champion HR technology and process improvement initiatives.

4. Talent & Culture

· Partner with Talent Acquisition and operations to anticipate workforce needs and implement strategies to attract and retain highly qualified talent.

· Partner with Learning & Development on leadership strategies.

· Support executive talent reviews and career development.

· Champion the One Team philosophy and lead employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.

5. Enterprise Change & Continuous Improvement

· Lead enterprise or multi-region change initiatives.

· Standardize best practices across regions.

· Drive innovation and continuous improvement.

· Represent HR on strategic organizational projects.

Essential Competencies

Technical: Organizational development, executive coaching, employment law, compensation strategy, workforce analytics, change leadership.

Business: Enterprise strategy, financial acumen, organizational design, business partnership, operational excellence.

Interpersonal: Executive presence, influence, facilitation, negotiation, relationship building.

Leadership: Vision, talent development, succession planning, strategic decision making, servant leadership.

Personal Attributes

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner
Involvement with the various WEO committees and establishing procedures and policies
Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help employees achieve their career objectives

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Human Resources managers and multi-location operations.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.

Preferred:
• Master's degree.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Construction, ESOP, or professional services experience.

About the Company

W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

W.E. O'Neil Construction is a national contractor with 100% employee ownership that operates across several states. It manages commercial construction projects by guiding the full process from design through completion using delivery methods like design-build, design assist, construction management at risk, and lump-sum bidding. The company stands out by combining the financial strength of a large firm with the speed and focus of a smaller operation, backed by an ESOP culture that prioritizes relationships, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget while expanding its national footprint and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1925

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